Supporting 64-bit processors with Android 5.0 released in 2014, Google has taken an important step in the operating system. The company, which made 64-bit applications mandatory on Google Play in 2019, started to give signals that it would cut 32-bit support. Now it has been expected and Google has taken a very important step towards leaving 32-bit behind.Pixel 7 series can only run 64-bit apps
The company, which officially introduced the Pixel 7 series in the past weeks, started to send devices to some people, such as content producers. With the devices reaching the hands of people, some unanswered questions started to be tested, and one of these questions was the compatibility of the devices against 32-bit applications. According to information from Mishaal Rahman, Pixel 7 series cannot run 32-bit applications. This means that some older apps like Flappy Bird will not be accessible on new devices. In addition, smart watches with 32-bit applications, such as the Pebble Watch, cannot match the Pixel 7 series.
Considering that the applications available in the Google Play Store are 64-bit, we can say that this situation will not affect the general user. In addition, it is stated that the Android version to be used in the Pixel Tablet, which will go on sale next year, will be 64-bit only, and it is expected that 32-bit support will be completely abandoned with Android 14. With 64-bit support being the only option in the operating system, devices with more than 4GB of RAM will have minor performance gains.
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